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theo

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Cortical bone is ____.
 a. relied on first as a source of calcium for the blood
 b. sponge-like in appearance
 c. the thick, ivory-like outer portion of bone
 d. the lacy network of crystals forming the interior of bone
  e. the site where new blood cells are produced

Question 2

_____________________ is a specialized form of fat tissue that contributes to energy expenditure through its capacity for thermogenesis, or production of heat.
 a. Brown adipose tissue (BAT)
  b. Leptin
  c. Lipoprotein lipase
  d. Lipolysis


xoxo123

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

A


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